Question

perform the indicated operation.
$(2x - 9) - (7x - 7)$

$(2x - 9) - (7x - 7)=\square$ (simplify your answer. do not factor.)

Explanation:

Step1: Distribute the negative sign

$(2x - 9) - 7x + 7$

Step2: Combine like terms for $x$

$2x - 7x - 9 + 7 = -5x - 9 + 7$

Step3: Combine constant terms

$-5x + (-9 + 7) = -5x - 2$

Answer:

$-5x - 2$